The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V032000·Announced 2022-01-26

Pierce Fire Trucks Recalled for Fuel Tube Cracking and Leak Risk

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2015-2021 Enforcer, Quantum, Velocity, and Arrow XT fire trucks because fuel tubes may crack and leak high-pressure fuel, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel system) that can lead to a high-pressure fuel leak and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating under the rubric for structural vehicle defects or significant injury/property-damage potential.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2015-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks. The recall involves 243 vehicles where the fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack. This defect can result in a high-pressure fuel leak.

A high-pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or fire incidents associated with this defect.

Dealers will correct the issue free of charge. For engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE ENFORCER, QUANTUM, VELOCITY, ARROW XT
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
243

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • ENFORCER
  • QUANTUM
  • VELOCITY
  • ARROW XT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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